When my oldest was 8 years old, I read Tom Sawyer to her. I had […]
Free Reading Tests – Check Your Child’s Reading Level
As a homeschooling parent, it can be helpful to find out how your child is progressing with reading skills. On this post you will find links to free assessments to give you more information on your child’s skills.
1st Grade Read Alouds
The summer before my son started first grade, I hatched a plan. I scoured book lists and my local library to come up with a list of read alouds that would help my son be able to listen to chapter books read aloud.
More Challenging Literature Choices for a Younger Reader
Reading came easy to my oldest child. In an effort to seek to challenge my young reader, I researched classic books that would be appropriate for a younger reader.
Movies as Literature Curriculum Review
Movies as Literature is a different approach to literature reading and analysis. The curriculum is […]
Literature Analysis in Elementary School
Literature analysis doesn’t have to be restricted to high school and college classrooms. Analysis of […]
Literature with Doctor Who
I designed this literature study for my 6th and 8th grade boys who love Doctor […]
Combining Multiple Language Arts Resources into a Cohesive Plan
As eclectic homeschoolers, it is common for me to take bits and pieces of one […]
Shakespeare for Kids
The first time I was exposed to Shakespeare was in a high school classroom. The […]
Middle School to High School Reading List for a Strong Reader
I compiled a middle school to high school reading list for my strong reader. We […]